US Bridges

US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 06.69 N SR 38 · Structure no. 009651

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,165
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,165 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,410 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 31 NB
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location06.69 N SR 38
RouteU.S. Route 31
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19189, -86.12795
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,165 (2023)
Projected traffic18,410 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 16,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 NB over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.